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Logan Today
By the People, for the People
Lobos Fall Short Against Utah State Despite Hall's 32 Points
Freshman standout's career night not enough as Aggies clinch regular-season title
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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In a close Mountain West matchup, the UNM Lobos fell to Utah State 94-90 despite a career-high 32 points from freshman Jake Hall. Hall hit seven 3-pointers, but the Lobos' other starters struggled, combining for just 19 points. Utah State pulled away in each half, but UNM fought back each time before ultimately falling short.
Why it matters
This loss prevented the Lobos from at least sharing the Mountain West regular-season championship in head coach Eric Olen's first year, as Utah State clinched the outright title. The Lobos finished third in the conference with a 22-9 overall record and 13-7 in Mountain West play.
The details
Freshman standout Jake Hall had the game of his young career, hitting 11-of-22 shots including seven 3-pointers to score a season-high 32 points. However, Hall's fellow Lobo starters struggled, combining for just 6-of-18 shooting and 19 total points. Utah State was led by M.J. Collins' 27 points as four Aggies scored in double figures. The Lobos fought back multiple times after Utah State pulled away, even taking a 43-42 lead at halftime, but ultimately came up short.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Logan, Utah.
The players
Jake Hall
A freshman standout for the UNM Lobos who scored a career-high 32 points in the loss, hitting seven 3-pointers.
M.J. Collins
The leading scorer for Utah State, pouring in 27 points to help the Aggies clinch the outright Mountain West regular-season title.
Eric Olen
The first-year head coach of the UNM Lobos, leading a team with no returning players or staff to a third-place finish in the Mountain West.
What they’re saying
“Not even Jake Hall's best Jimmer Fredette impression was enough to carry the UNM Lobos through the finish line to a what would have been at least a share of an improbable share of a Mountain West championship.”
— Geoff Grammer, Reporter (abqjournal.com)
The takeaway
Despite a heroic effort from freshman Jake Hall, the Lobos fell short against Utah State, denying them a chance at least a share of the Mountain West regular-season title in head coach Eric Olen's first year. However, the Lobos' strong 22-9 overall record and third-place conference finish shows promise for the future under Olen's leadership.
